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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,145.86 and 216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,145.86 and 216.01 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,145.86 = 216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,145.86 = 216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,145.86 × 216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 247,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,513.81/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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